But no sooner had the second period kicked off, were Real in front as Benzema nodded home casually, after a VAR check, having knocked Bustinza off the ball.

Carrillo had a shot tipped around a post from close range as Bale shot wide after a storming run in a thoroughly entertaining tie with chances at both ends.

But just after Toni Kroos volleyed wide, Benzema netted his second to hand Real some breathing room.

It was a neat one-two with Luka Modric on the edge of the penalty area, with the end product a super shot that rifled into the corner of the net.

And the result was sealed for Real when Ramos buried his 66th minute penalty after Asensio was fouled by Siovas.

Raphael Varane, Asensio and Bale all had good opportunities to extend the lead but were just off target, but ultimately it was a commanding performance from Julen Lopetegui’s side for their second win of the new season in as many games.